Hellboy 2 Casting Update

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Del Toro explains who's playing who.

By Stax

Guillermo Del Toro has given fans an update on which actor is playing what role in his forthcoming sequel, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army.

In a message board posting at DelToroFilms.com, the acclaimed filmmaker said that John Hurt will reprise his role as Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm for the sequel to 2004's Hellboy. One major character who will not be back is Rupert Evans as John Myers. Universal has not yet authorized a cameo appearance by the villainous Nazi Kroenen, although Del Toro hinted that it's still possible.

Del Toro added that the character of Johann will be portrayed by two actors. John Alexander will serve as the body of Johann, while Thomas Kretschmann (King Kong) will provide his voice.

Like Doug Jones, Brian Steele -- who portrayed Samael in the original Hellboy -- will play four unspecified characters in the sequel. Rounding out the cast are Luke Goss as Prince Nuada, Anna Walton as Princess Nuala, and Roy Dotrice as King Balor.

Del Toro revealed that the "names of the characters come from the Tuatha D¿ Danann but their function and characteristics in the film (the characters being of Elvish lineage) is completely different."